by Rachel Scott Everett | Nov 12, 2024 | JUSTICE, NEWS, OPINION, POLITICS
Reflections on America’s new reality and the long road ahead Like many, I had high hopes for this year’s presidential election. When Kamala Harris stepped into the race as the Democratic candidate, I felt a sense of renewed joy, hope and optimism for...
by R. Anthony Harris | Nov 4, 2024 | EDITORIAL, POLITICS, RICHMOND NEWS, RICHMOND POLITICS
In June, we interviewed Tavares Floyd, then an emerging candidate in the Richmond 6th District City Council race, during which he announced his run to us for the first time. Floyd came forward as a passionate advocate for systemic reform, connecting his political...
by R. Anthony Harris | Oct 24, 2024 | COMMUNITY, EDITORIAL, JUSTICE, NEWS, RICHMOND NEWS
As reported by Richmond BizSense yesterday, Virginia Union University’s decision to revise its apartment plans and fully preserve the Richmond Community Hospital building represents a major win for community activism. This victory is largely credited to the...
by R. Anthony Harris | Oct 21, 2024 | LETTER TO THE EDITOR, RICHMOND POLITICS
Ed. note: This is a letter to the editor, not an endorsement from RVA Magazine. You can vote in our Richmond Elections 2024 Reader’s Poll HERE. Friends, I voted early in person this year, and I want to share with you why I voted for Danny Avula for Richmond...
by RVA Staff | Oct 21, 2024 | LETTER TO THE EDITOR, RICHMOND POLITICS
Ed. note: This is a letter to the editor, not an endorsement from RVA Magazine. You can vote in our Richmond Elections 2024 Reader’s Poll HERE. We want our next mayor to walk through our neighborhoods, ride the bus, and bike with us around the city so they can...
by R. Anthony Harris | Oct 18, 2024 | ART, COMMUNITY, DOWNTOWN RVA, EDITORIAL, OPINION & EDITORIAL, PINNED
As Richmond’s mayoral election approaches, one thing has become clear: the conversation about our city’s future is missing a key element—the Richmond Arts District on Broad Street. Despite its immense creative potential, this vibrant part of downtown has been...
